Postdoctoral Researcher in European Politics and International Relations

Postdoctoral Researcher in European Politics and International Relations

Salary scale 13 TV‑L, 100 %; position starting October 1, 2026 (fixed‑term 4 years).

Institute of Political Science / Chair of European Integration and International Relations, led by Prof. Dr. Christian Freudlsperger.

Your role

• Develop an independent research agenda in line with the profile of the Chair of European Integration and International Relations
• Contribute to the chair’s empirical research, particularly the collection of quantitative data on European and international politics and computational text analysis
• Collaborate on joint publications in recognised international journals, including co‑authored papers with other members of the research project and working group
• Actively engage in the academic community, including at the chair and the Institute of Political Science at Leibniz University Hannover
• Present research findings at international conferences
• Teach two courses per semester in Leibniz University’s political science programmes
• (Co‑)supervise student theses

Who are we looking for?

• Prerequisite: completed university science degree in political science, public administration, data science or adjacent disciplines
• Entrepreneurial personality with a keen interest in European politics and international relations
• Problem‑solving and analytical skills, high self‑motivation and self‑organisation
• Strong skills in empirical research methods and data collection / management
• Extensive experience with quantitative research methods
• Knowledge of coding with Python and experience with computational text analysis are an asset
• International orientation and very good English language skills; knowledge of German is an advantage but not required

Equal opportunities and diversity are core values at Leibniz University Hannover. We welcome applications from anyone irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.

We strive for a balanced and diverse workforce and a reduction of under‑representation in accordance with the Lower Saxony Equal Rights Act (Niedersächsisches Gleichberechtigungsgesetz – NGG). Preference will be given to equally‑qualified candidates with disabilities.

Employees receive health and well‑being programmes, including exercise facilities and stress‑management courses.